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THE King and Queen have spent nearly the whole of the week at Windsor. On Wednesday, his Majesty came to town and held a Privy Council at St. James's Palace. The Council was attended by Lords Melbourne, Palmerston, and Glenelg, Mr. Spring Rice, Sir
John Hobhouse, and Lord Holland. The Princess Sophia visited the King, who returned in the evening to Windsor.
Lord Hill went on Thursday to Windsor, on a visit to their, Ma- jesties.
The Dutchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria arrived at Rams- gate on Tuesday. They were attended by Sir John Conroy and a numerous suite. Their reception was enthusiastic.
Most of the houses in High Street were profusely decorated with evergreens and banners, and extensive preparations were made for illuminations. Near the Tovial- ball a triumphal arch was erected, as well as at the entrance of Albion Place. Nearly opposite Albion House the royal standard was hoisted as soon as it was announced that her Royal Highness had entered the town, and salutes were tired from the pier and other places. The town and harbour at this time presented a most animated and splendid appearance. In the harbour the vessels were decorated with the colours of all nations. Across the High Street flags were displayed in great profusion. The procession reached Albion House at about twelve On the same evening, the King and Queen of the Belgians arrived on board the Ferret steam-packet, on a visit to their Royal Highnesses. They walked the whole length of Ramsgate Pier, amidst the cheers of the crowd, preceded by Sir William Curtis and a body of gentle- men with white wands. They occupied apartments prepared for them at the Albion Hotel. Last night they were expected at Windsor Castle to pay a short visit to their Majesties.
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